Mass crowds gather in Tehran as six-day funeral for killed supreme leader begins | DW News Millions of Iranians, as well as officials from dozens of countries, are taking part in funeral events for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Days of public mourning began with huge crowds in Tehran. #Mass #crowds #gather #Tehran #six

Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral As days of public mourning ceremonies began, Iranians viewed the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U.S. #Huge #Crowds #Mass #Tehran #for

Momentary Unity at a Funeral Masks Deep Divisions Among Iran’s Leaders Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence has raised questions inside Iranian political circles about who is really running the country and allowed open divisions to fester. #Momentary #Unity #Funeral #Masks #Deep

15 million people expected to attend former supreme leader's funeral Mourners thronged a vast prayer complex in ​Tehran on Saturday as the week-long funeral ceremonies of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began with the national anthem, religious eulogies and readings from the Koran. 15 million people are expected to attend the former leader's funeral, according to Iranian authorities, FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah said, reporting from Tehran, adding that the event would take place also in neighbouring Iraq. #million #people #expected #attend #former

Two men jailed for stabbing Iranian TV presenter on London street Two men have been jailed over the stabbing of a TV presenter in a case that exposed the use of criminal "proxies" in the UK by the Iranian government. #Two #men #jailed #for #stabbing

U.S. Officials Believed Israel Was Plotting to Kill Iranian Negotiators Any Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, or Mohammad Ghalibaf, the Parliament speaker, would have derailed peace talks, American officials feared. #Officials #Believed #Israel #Was #Plotting

In Iran, regime officials who survived the war intended to kill them appear in public for dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Khamenei Photos published by Iranian state media showed Gen. Ahmad Vahidi attending a meeting about the funeral of Khamenei, 86, and sitting alongside his casket. #Iran #regime #officials #who #survived

'Iranians succeeded in making Strait of Hormuz primary issue rather than their nuclear programme' Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the University College Dublin. Lucas argues that the centre of gravity has fundamentally shifted. #Iranians #succeeded #making #Strait #Hormuz

Middle East live: Iran says to use frozen funds in Qatar to buy 'required goods'  Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Wednesday that Tehran would use some of its frozen assets in Qatar to purchase goods needed by the country following talks in Doha. Under the memorandum of understanding that halted the war between Iran and the United States, Washington agreed to make available Iran's frozen or restricted assets as part of the agreement's implementation. #Middle #East #live #Iran #says

Middle East live: US and Iranian delegations in Qatar, no bilateral meeting confirmed Iran announced it would send a delegation to Qatar on Tuesday for technical meetings, while stressing there would be no direct negotiations with the other side. Meanwhile, Washington said envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would travel to Qatar "this week" to take part in high-level meetings. #Middle #East #live #and #Iranian

Trump’s U-turn on Iran sanctions would unravel decades of curbs The 14-point memorandum of understanding signed by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on June 17 includes the removal of all US sanctions on Iran on “an agreed upon schedule.” #Trumps #turn #Iran #sanctions #would

Middle East live: Iran threatens a 'complete halt' in talks with US following exchange of fire Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened a 'complete halt' in negotiations with the US to end the war if Washington continued its attacks. Iran said it had earlier targeted US forces in Bahrain and Kuwait overnight Sunday in response to US strikes on 10 Iranian sites. #Middle #East #live #Iran #threatens

Tregua in bilico: droni iraniani nello Stretto, Usa rispondono e Teheran attacca Kuwait e Bahrein Il presidente americano accusa Teheran di aver violato il cessate il fuoco con un attacco contro il traffico marittimo di Hormuz. Gli Usa colpisco obiettivi dei Pasdaran, rinviati a luglio i colloqui di pace. #Tregua #bilico #droni #iraniani #nello

US strikes more targets in Iran as fragile ceasefire comes under renewed strain The US military said on Saturday it struck 10 Iranian military targets at President Donald Trump's direction, extending attacks despite a fragile ceasefire. US Central Command said the strikes hit surveillance infrastructure, communications systems, air defence sites, drone storage facilities and minelayer capabilities at multiple locations in and near the Strait of Hormuz. #strikes #more #targets #Iran #fragile

US carries out second day of strikes against Iran Military action in response to Iranian attacks on shipping is a further blow to hopes of sustained ceasefire #carries #out #second #day #strikes

New attacks escalate US-Iran tensions despite MoU agreement | DW News Iran and the United States have traded strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and raising fears the fragile ceasefire could collapse. Washington says its action was in response to an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship, while Tehran calls the strikes a clear violation of the agreement. #New #attacks #escalate #Iran #tensions

What’s in the new Lebanon peace deal? | DW News US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, aimed at eventually ending fighting with Hezbollah. Signed in Washington, the deal comes just a week after a fragile truce between Israel and the Iranian-backed group - and is seen as a step toward a more lasting calm. #Whats #the #new #Lebanon #peace

Hezbollah claims hits on Israel’s Iron Dome but videos show strikes on decoys As the on-again, off-again fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia has revealed its deadly FPV drone fleet: small quadcopters equipped with light explosives. Analysis of videos of the attacks suggests the Israeli army has turned to a Second World War-era trick to counter Hezbollah’s FPVs: decoys. #Hezbollah #claims #hits #Israels #Iron

Bandiere arcobaleno, il no di egiziani e iraniani Da qualche parte sopra l’arcobaleno, ma non ai Mondiali che con la bandiera multicolore, simbolo dell’inclusione, hanno evidentemente dei problemi. O non si è nel posto giusto oppure #Bandiere #arcobaleno #egiziani #iraniani

US tries to convince allies not to fear an Iran deal | DW News Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Gulf allies the US wants a deal with Iran, but not at any price. Countries like the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait came under Iranian attack during the US-Israeli war, and now they fear the peace deal being negotiated won’t protect their interests. #tries #convince #allies #not #fear

From ‘Terrible People’ to ‘Smart People’: The Trump-Led Right Rethinks Iran The president has sought to recast the Iranian government as he pursues a peace deal. But there are signs that a softening on Iran in the Republican Party goes well beyond him. #From #Terrible #People #Smart #People

Trump Is Making Big Claims About the Iran Talks. Iran Keeps Contradicting Him. President Trump appears to be describing his preferences as fully negotiated deals, in hopes of locking the Iranians in. The question is whether a succession of such disputes will sink the whole venture. #Trump #Making #Big #Claims #About

US analyst: US 'underestimated' how existential the war was for Iran | DW News Is a deal to end the Iran war within reach? US Vice President JD Vance says the first round of talks with senior Iranian officials has laid a “good foundation” for a lasting agreement. #analyst #underestimated #how #existential #the

Vance says UN nuclear inspectors will return to Iran as US suspends sanctions The United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Tehran had agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country, marking a significant step in renewed negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme and stabilising the Strait of Hormuz. #Vance #says #nuclear #inspectors #will

Public hearing on the gender oppression and violations of women’s rights The women’s rights and gender equality committee is holding a public hearing on “Gender oppression and violations of women’s rights: the case of Iranian and Kurdish women and gender apartheid”. MEPs and invited speakers examine the systematic restrictions and human rights violations faced by women in these contexts, including limitations on bodily autonomy, freedom of expression, access to education and employment, and participation in public and political life. #Public #hearing #the #gender #oppression

Explosion leaves 18 missing and dozens injured at key gas facility in Qatar Eighteen people are missing and more than 50 people are injured after an explosion at a key Qatar gas facility previously targeted by Iranian strikes. #Explosion #leaves #missing #and #dozens

Middle East live: US, Iranian negotiators make progress on Lebanon, Hormuz after ‘encouraging’ start Iran and the US agreed on Monday to set up communication lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end fighting in Lebanon, mediators said, after a first day of "encouraging" talks in Switzerland towards ending the war in the Middle East. Follow our live coverage for all the latest updates. #Middle #East #live #Iranian #negotiators

What's the state of the Strait? US and Iranian officials have begun talks in Switzerland, just five days into a 60-day ceasefire agreement that already appears under strain. Tehran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued fighting in Lebanon, while Washington says the talks are focused on ending Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions and securing a lasting end to the conflict #Whats #the #state #the #Strait

World Cup 2026: Iran hold 10-man Belgium to goalless draw in Los Angeles Nathan Ngoy was sent off early in the second half as ten-man Belgium continued to underwhelm with a second draw in as many World Cup games, this time against a valiant Iranian side that had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside.  #World #Cup #2026 #Iran #hold

U.S.-Iran talks just started and Trump is already threatening to attack, causing negotiations to pause Iranian state media said talks had entered a “difficult phase” and recessed after the “publication of an insulting message by the U.S. #Iran #talks #just #started #and

Trump threatens to strike Iran over support for Hezbollah as fighting continues in Lebanon US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble," as peace talks between senior US and Iranian officials began in Switzerland. The memorandum of understanding signed Wednesday between the United States and Iran stipulates a cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon. #Trump #threatens #strike #Iran #over

Uncertainty Remains Over the Strait of Hormuz The United States and Iranian militaries have offered conflicting accounts over whether the crucial waterway is open. #Uncertainty #Remains #Over #the #Strait

++ Media Teheran, delegazione iraniana lascia i colloqui in protesta contro Trump ++ #Media #Teheran #delegazione #iraniana #lascia

Usa-Iran, Vance: “Progressi”. Ma Trump minaccia: “Se chiudete Hormuz vi faccio saltare in aria” Il vicepresidente americano a Lucerna con il capo negoziatore iraniano, Mohammad Ghalibaf #Usa #Iran #Vance #Progressi #Trump

U.S. and Iranian Officials to Meet for Peace Talks in Switzerland The next phase of talks to end the war in Iran is expected to begin on Sunday amid fighting in Lebanon and renewed confusion over the Strait of Hormuz. #and #Iranian #Officials #Meet #for

Middle East live: US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks US Vice President JD Vance landed Sunday in Switzerland for a new round of negotiations with Iranian leadership over the Middle East war, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again after Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The framework was signed last week, and negotiators are now in a 60-day sprint to reach an agreement on the technical details. #Middle #East #live #Vice #President

Mideast Live Updates: New Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Set to Start in Switzerland Vice President JD Vance was expected to meet with Iranian negotiators on Sunday. Pakistan, an intermediary in the talks, said it was sending a delegation. #Mideast #Live #Updates #New #Round

Shipping companies will decide when the Strait of Hormuz is truly open—not the U.S. or Iran—and the latest deal is already sowing confusion "Will the Iranian announcement be enough to deter them? Or will Iran need to resort to force and directly violate the MOU's terms? #Shipping #companies #will #decide #when

This small kamikaze helicopter defends Ukraine from Shahed drones Russia’s long-range attacks on Ukraine usually involve a combination of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. The drones, mostly based on the Iranian ‘Shahed’ design, are getting faster, more sophisticated, and more numerous – but since last summer Ukraine has been deploying a powerful new weapon in defending against them: the interceptor drone. #This #small #kamikaze #helicopter #defends

Middle East live: Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill five despite ceasefire At least five people were killed in an Israeli air strike on southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanese state media said, after Israeli warplanes and drones reportedly carried out a series of attacks despite a ceasefire agreed with Hezbollah only a day earlier. The strikes came as US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi headed to Switzerland for talks. #Middle #East #live #Israeli #strikes

For India, the Return of Iranian Oil Cannot Come Soon Enough After months of shortages and uncertainty, India sees an opportunity to restore a once-crucial energy relationship. #For #India #the #Return #Iranian

Paris police ban Iranian opposition rally, cite 'tense international context' French police on Friday issued a last-minute ban on a rally by an Iranian opposition group planned for Saturday, citing a risk of violence. The National Resistance Council of Iran said its planned demonstration in Paris against executions by the Iranian regime was cancelled "after business hours" and called the authorities' justification "bogus". #Paris #police #ban #Iranian #opposition

Iranian scientist Kaveh Madani: ‘People don’t go to war for a drop of water’ The exiled former government official on how shortages can contribute to conflict — and why conspiracy theories about him are ‘no longer funny’ #Iranian #scientist #Kaveh #Madani #People

Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup travel restrictions The Iranian World Cup team will lodge a complaint with world football association FIFA over the unfair travel restrictions imposed on them during the North American tournament, Iran's football federation said Thursday. #Iran #lodge #complaint #with #FIFA

US-Iran deal: Key questions remain over status of Strait of Hormuz The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is at the heart of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the United States and Iran. Under the terms of the deal, the US will immediately lift its blockade of Iranian ports. #Iran #deal #Key #questions #remain

Quei 300 miliardi che incassa il regime iraniano Hormuz, nucleare e potere: il memorandum Usa-Iran è una vittoria strategica per Teheran #Quei #300 #miliardi #che #incassa

Trump’s Deal With Iran Opens New Rifts in G.O.P. Some in the president’s party were skeptical about whether the agreement he reached included adequate concessions from Iranian officials. #Trumps #Deal #With #Iran #Opens

US and Iran sign deal as Trump vows to release frozen funds and ease sanctions President says Iranians will receive incentives when they ‘behave’ and acknowledges Tehran will keep ballistic missiles #and #Iran #sign #deal #Trump

Tehran and Washington sign interim peace deal to end US-Israeli war on Iran President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed an interim deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. The two countries now have 60 days to hammer out a lasting agreement that would see Tehran diluting its enriched uranium stocks in exchange for sweeping sanctions relief and a $300 billion reconstruction fund. #Tehran #and #Washington #sign #interim

Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise. While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon. #Before #Making #Deal #Trump #Demanded

A World Cup of exclusion? US immigration policies weigh on FIFA tournament The Iranian football team have this week criticised their treatment in the US, with the team's head coach saying they're being 'oppressed' at the World Cup. Iran - one of four countries that have been hit by a travel ban - have faced restrictions, visa complications, and logistical disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East. #World #Cup #exclusion #immigration #policies

Misleading images turn Iran’s World Cup debut into a political flashpoint As Iran began its World Cup campaign amidst a tense political climate, a wave of misleading images and claims spread online about the team making political statements. One photo falsely claimed to show an Iranian player carrying a pink school backpack in tribute to Iranian schoolgirls killed in Minab during the US-Iran conflict. #Misleading #images #turn #Irans #World